Definition of "lesbian" in Englisch

adjective

1. (of a woman) Homosexual, gay; preferring exclusively women as romantic or sexual partners.

   • Lesbian fans of the show were rooting for Jane and Amanda to get together.

2. (of a romantic or sexual act or relationship) Between two or more women; homosexual, gay.

   • a lesbian relationship / marriage / kiss

3. (especially of an institution or group) Intended for lesbians.

   • We're going to a lesbian bar tonight.

4. (now rare) Alternative letter-case form of Lesbian (“of or pertaining to the island of Lesbos”).

noun

1. A homosexual woman, one who is exclusively sexually or romantically attracted to other women.

2. (uncommon) A female animal that performs courtship, pairing or mating behavior with other female animals.

3. (now rare) Alternative letter-case form of Lesbian (“native or inhabitant of Lesbos.”).

verb

1. (informal, nonstandard, ambitransitive) To (cause to) take part in lesbian sex, or other lesbian activity.